Answer
As r decreases, v increases, so the satellite speeds up as
the satellite spirals inward.
Work Step by Step
For a circular orbit, v = $\sqrt {GM/r}$. As r decreases, v increases, so the satellite speeds up as
the satellite spirals inward.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
by Knight, Randall D.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0133942651
ISBN 13:
978-0-13394-265-1
Chapter 13 - Newton's Theory of Gravity - Exercises and Problems - Page 353: 10
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